Gentle Cleansing Foam
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam scores 5.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Holds the formula together
Holds the formula together
Gentle coconut-derived surfactant
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam stand out
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Foam is a decent cleanser with an overall score of 5.6/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #16 in the INCI list
- ✶Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Works on your skin — #22 in the INCI list
- ✶Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Works on your skin — #30 in the INCI list
- ✶Salicornia Herbacea Extract
Works on your skin — #32 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
28 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Holds the formula together9
- Other ingredient4
- Works on your skin4
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Added scent3
- Formula balancers3
- Draws in moisture2